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I met my travel hero and he was exactly what I’d hoped for
They say you should never meet your heroes. So it’s nerve-racking sitting in an empty dining room waiting to meet Rick Stein.
- by Ben Groundwater
A billionaire has turned this Aussie city into a luxury playground
Computershare founder Chris Morris has transformed this once-industrial Queensland city into one of the most luxurious hangouts in the tropics.
- by Craig Tansley
Can a robot make a coffee as good as a barista? At this hotel it can
For those who need their early morning espresso served without the chit-chat before the day can truly begin, consider checking-in at Singapore’s new Como Metropolitan.
- by Jane Reddy
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May travel hot list: Airline’s new luxurious business class
A major cabin revamp for one of Europe’s biggest airlines and the billionaire transformation of a Queensland city are among this month’s hottest new developments.
One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats
Lufthansa has debuted its new cabin featuring privacy doors on its business class seats, hard-shell premium economy and double beds in first class.
- by Julietta Jameson
Grounded: Five of Australia's biggest airline failures
As questions arise over the future of Bonza, here’s a look back at some of the other airlines that (metaphorically) crashed in Australia.
- by Michael Gebicki
Is AI better at creating tourism slogans? See if you can spot the difference
Tourism slogans don’t always hit the mark – unless they’re written by artificial intelligence, that is. Take our quiz and see if you can tell real from fake.
- by Greg Dickinson
This could be the future of air travel: Here’s what it will be like on board
Airbus, Boeing and others are working to develop blended wing aircraft, which cut fuel and emissions drastically. Just don’t expect a window seat.
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: Qantas business class far superior to this Asian airline
“I recently flew Qantas business to Tokyo. The crew, food, seat and service were flawless. Our next leg was on ANA, a flight we looked forward to.”
Singapore Airlines resumes alternative Europe route after 20 years
The move offers an alternative entry point into north-western Europe to the busier, bigger Amsterdam and Paris airports.
- by Julietta Jameson
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations
The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.
- by Sue Williams